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We are starting our Rocky Mountain Survival Search and Rescue (RMSSAR) net. We are hoping that you will join us internationally on HF, and locally on 2 Meters. Please contact me, W7WWD, at rmssar@gmail.com for information on times and frequencies.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Are you ready? Like if you had to leave right now?

Well, are you? If the "something" happened and you had to leave within minutes, what would you take? Let's start thinking about that now. What to put in a Grab and Go bag aka 72-hour kit.
  • WATER. Store 1 gallon of water per person per day. Keep at least a three day supply of water. 
  • FOOD and UTENSILS. At least one to three-day supply of nonperishable food that could include ready-to-eat meats, juices, high-energy foods such as granola or power bars.
  • NOAA WEATHER ALERT RADIO, either hand crank or battery powered, extra batteries if needed.
  • BLANKETS/PILLOWS/SLEEPING BAG
  • FLASHLIGHT and extra batteries or hand crank, or light sticks. Do not use candles/open flame during an emergency.
  • WHISTLE for emergency signal. Ready to hang around neck.
  • DUST or FILTER MASKS, readily available in hardware, N95 mask recommended for preventing inhalation of airborne particles.
  • MOIST TOWELETTES or Baby Wipes for sanitation 
  • TOOLS - Wrench or Pliers to turn off utilities, Broom, Shovel, Hammer and Working Gloves.
  • CAN OPENER for for food (if kit contains canned items).
  • PLASTIC SHEETING and DUCT TAPE to “seal the room” for sheltering in place.
  • MEDICATIONS to include prescription and non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, stomach remedies and etc.
  • FIRST AID SUPPLIES. An assortment of bandages,ointments, gauze pads, cold/hot packs, tweezers, scissors and sanitizer.
  • PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS to include at least one change of clothing/shoes/outer ware.
  • GARBAGE BAGS and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
  • PAPER SUPPLIES. Note pads,markers, pens, pencils, plates,napkins, paper towels and etc.
  • CAMERA. Disposable camera to record damage.
  • CASH/ATM AND CREDIT CARD. Keep enough cash for immediate needs in small denominations.
  • EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE LIST.
  • MAPS. Local road and area maps.
  • MEDICAL HISTORY LISTS.For every family member in your home make a list of medical history, all medications(by name) and dosages.
 All this being said.... Don't rely on the ATM machines working. Or the phones. 

~Karin
Posted by Karin at 6:00 AM
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